Jimmy V's Memorable " Don't Ever Give Up ... " Speech Dec 10, 2021 3:12:31 GMT -5 louth and las71 like this Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by gymrat67 on Dec 10, 2021 3:12:31 GMT -5 Jimmy V passed away from cancer on April 28, 1993 at age 47, less than two months after his iconic speech at the ESPYs.Jim Valvano's Famous " Never Give Up ... Don't Ever Give Up " Speech at 1993 ESPYs -- March 3rd, 1993